Purdue University Breaks Ground on New Home of Bands & Orchestras at Hagle Hall

From left, Purdue Provost Jay Akridge, trustee Vanessa Castagna, Marc Hagle, President Mitch Daniels, Sharon Hagle, director of bands Jay Gephart, and Vice Provost for Student Life Beth McCuskey. Photo courtesy Brent Russell/Purdue Bands.

Marc and Sharon Hagle recently joined officials of Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, for the groundbreaking ceremony of Marc and Sharon Hagle Hall, the new home of Purdue Bands & Orchestras.

Approved by the Purdue Board of Trustees in December 2019, the $20-million, 37,500-square-foot, four-story facility will be built along Third Street’s Student Success Corridor, which connects student residential areas with the campus’ academic center.

The facility is named for Marc and Sharon Hagle in honor of their $10 million leadership gift.

Hagle Hall will provide dedicated space for the 134-year-old Bands & Orchestras program, which has operated in Elliott Hall since that facility’s completion in 1940.

Preparation work for the construction of Hagle Hall got underway in August. Gilbane Building Co. is serving as construction manager. Purdue Bands & Orchestras anticipates taking occupancy in July 2022.

To view the groundbreaking ceremony, click here.

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